255-50's or 245-50's?

[Patrick Javert]

I need new tires bad, 2 are completely bald except for a little tread on the outsides, the other 2 have maybe 1-2mm of tread left all around. they are 235-55-16's. first, will i get any cash toward new tires since these are the ones that came w/ the car originally, and if so, how much. second, I like the look of wider tires but can't afford vette rims and tires right now(2000 for rims and tires). which size is better for keeping speedo as calibrated as possible w/o having to get a jet scu or HPP3 yet? I know the 255's should be better for drag and 245 better for autox cuz of less sidewall(.5 of 245 is less than .5 of 255.) thanks for your help.

[HAZ-Matt]

235*.55=129.25

245*.50=122.5

255*.50=127.5

255/50R-16's are closer

[hou-tex-six]

Completely agree with HAZ-Matt, closer overall diameter and the 255's are wider so they have a little more meat to them. I have 245/50's now and have no complaints, but next time im getting 255's

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[Guardsman]

The 255's are damn close to what the 235s are, height-wise, they're what I have on now. Only problem is trying to find them in anything less than a W speed-rating for 17" wheels (I need high-mileage capable tires).

[Patrick Javert]

Now, will I , and if I do, how much cash back will I recieve when I go to get new tires from sears? Are factory tires covered by the warranty? Will I have to shell out 400-500 bucks to replace tires that were supposed to last 50,000-60,000 miles?

[Guardsman]

If there's no tread on them, probably nothing back. I doubt factory tires are going to be covered by the warranty, unless there is a build-quality issue, otherwise, they'd probably be considered maintenance items, which means you foot the bill.

[RaVeN1469]

Personally I recomend 255's. They look great and are really close to the 235's I had before. Just the tires changed the look of my car and made it so much more agressive. I love the handleing too.